Ecmo: Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Support in Critical Care

ECMO

ISBN-13: 9780965675642

varios

Table of Contents

Dedication
Preface to the 4th Edition
I: Extracorporeal Life Support: An Overview

1 The History and Development of Extracorporeal Support
Biographical Beginnings: People
Propagation of ECMO
Perseverance: Adult ECMO Experience
References

2 Physiology of Extracorporeal Life Support
Physiology of Extracorporeal Life Support
Normal physiology
Pumps
Gas Exchange in Extracorporeal Life Support
Physiologic Principles in the Management of Extracorporeal Life Support
Managing the Patient on ECLS
Weaning and Decannulation
References